Professor Says Healthcare Systems Must Adapt to Cope with Ageing Populations

“The head of The Innovation Group, Professor Rene Amalberti, has advised that healthcare systems must adapt in order to cope with our ageing populations. His editorial on the topic is published today in the International Journal for Quality in Health Care.”

Professor Amalberti was speaking in anticipation of the publication of the editorial which discusses the impact of the current and escalating tsunami of ageing populations, which will present significant planning and budgetary challenges for global healthcare systems.

“Professor Amalberti commented that, “many developed countries are taking steps to organize and provide care and services differently. That being said, significant reforms have not yet been realized. A perception that change will be costly may be one factor that is inhibiting progress.””

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